Gregory's Girl
Gregory's Girl

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Gregory's Girl

1981
Movie
91 min
English

A teenager falls hard for the female soccer player who has replaced him on the team and attempts to pursue her.

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IMDb7.0/10
Rotten Tomatoes92%
Metacritic78/100
Google Users89%
Director: Bill ForsythGenres: Comedy, Drama, Romance

Plot Summary

Awkward teenager Gregory struggles with unrequited love for Dorothy, a new girl in school who is far more interested in football than boys. Meanwhile, his friends offer unsolicited and often misguided advice on how to win her over. The film captures the endearing chaos and anxieties of adolescence with a unique blend of humor and realism.

Critical Reception

Gregory's Girl was widely acclaimed by critics for its charming and witty portrayal of teenage life. Audiences appreciated its authentic voice, relatable characters, and gentle humor. It is often cited as a standout film of British cinema in the 1980s.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its sharp, naturalistic dialogue and authentic depiction of teenage awkwardness.

  • Lauded for its endearing characters and a refreshingly unconventional romantic storyline.

  • Celebrated as a witty and heartwarming coming-of-age comedy.

Google audience: Viewers found the film to be incredibly charming, witty, and relatable, particularly appreciating its authentic portrayal of adolescent awkwardness and humor. Many highlighted the unique premise and memorable characters as significant strengths.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for the BAFTA Award for Best Original Screenplay.

Fun Fact

The actress who played Dorothy, Dee Hepburn, was not originally supposed to get the part; her audition was a last-minute addition after the initial casting fell through.

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John Gordon Sinclair got a BAFTA nomination for his efforts here in 1981 before the film went on to take the best screenplay honour in 1982 - and it's his charming effort as the lovestruck, geeky, teenager from Cumbernauld that endures even...

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